Introducing our mouthwatering keto Pan Fried Salmon recipe, a perfect blend of tender salmon filets with lemon butter sauce. It's super easy to make and has only a handful of ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a perfect weeknight dinner or a quick and satisfying lunch.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- ๐ Ingredients for this pan fried salmon recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Pan Fried Salmon: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with pan fried salmon?
- How to make it healthier
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Storage instructions
- Reheating best practices
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
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Preparation and cooking overview
This is an easy-to-make Pan Fried Salmon Recipe. Season the salmon filets and fry them in a hot skillet. Then, whip up a lemon butter sauce and drizzle over the fish before serving. In less than 20 minutes, you will prepare a mouthwatering pan-fried salmon.
Chef's note
For enhanced flavor, take the time to season the salmon filets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme, and allow them to rest for approximately 30 minutes. This step will infuse the fish with delicious flavors. And if you love a fiery kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the lemon butter sauce. Feel free to tweak this recipe as per your preference.
๐ Ingredients for this pan fried salmon recipe
You only need a few ingredients to cook this easy yet fancy meal.

Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
You can customize the sauce and toppings as you like. Here are some interesting ideas:
Note: The additional ingredients might increase the calorie and carb count, so don't forget to check the recipe card below for nutrition facts.

Cooking tools required
To make this low carb salmon recipe, you will need the following tools:
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How to make Pan Fried Salmon: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Measure them precisely as per the recipe requirements.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- Take your salmon filets and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Squeeze out fresh lemon juice and create lemon zest as well.

Cooking instructions
Season the salmon
- Add minced garlic olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper over the fish filets.
- Using your hand, gently massage the ingredients into the filets, coating both sides evenly.

Pan-fry the salmon
- Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down in the cast-iron pan and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the filets using a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes. The salmon should be opaque and easily flake when pulled with a fork.
- Transfer the filets to a serving plate.
- Melt the butter in the same pan over low heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter to the pan.
- Whisk them together for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fried salmon. Serve hot with your choice of keto-friendly side dish.



Chef's pro tip
To prevent overcooking your salmon, preheat the pan for a few minutes before adding the filets. This will create a nice golden crust and keep the desired texture. Watch the fish closely as it sizzles. Once it gets a golden crust and the inside becomes opaque, take it off the heat. Keep in mind that the fish will continue to cook from the residual heat, so it's okay if it's slightly underdone.
What to serve with pan fried salmon?
Pair this pan-fried salmon with a keto-friendly dish to enhance its flavors and make an all-rounded meal. The options are as follows:

How to make it healthier
What can I prepare ahead of time?

Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Reheating best practices

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Pan Fried Salmon is perfect for convenient weeknight dinners and quick lunches. You can pair it with various side dishes, creating a satisfying and balanced meal. It is an easy-to-make dish that will leave you craving more!
Now, instead of dining out at posh restaurants, you can prepare a restaurant-quality dish right in the comfort of your home โ within 20 minutes. So, grab your apron, and let's bring some excitement to the kitchen with this masterpiece.
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๐ Recipe

Pan Fried Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon filet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon juice, and zest
- sea salt to taste
- freshly grounded pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the salmon
- Add minced garlic olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper overย the fish filets.
- Using your hand, gently massage the ingredients into the filets, coating both sides evenly.
Pan-fry the salmon
- Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down in the cast-iron pan and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the filets using a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes. The salmon should be opaque and easily flake when pulled with a fork.
- Transfer the filets to a serving plate.
- Melt the butter in the same pan over low heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter to the pan.
- Whisk them together for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fried salmon. Serve hot with your choice of keto-friendly side dish.
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